Robert and Mayari Pritzker Family Fndn
The Robert and Mayari Pritzker Family Fndn is a private foundation based in Chicago, Illinois. In its 2024 filing, it reported 11 grants totaling $232,000, including support for organizations in California and Illinois.
Robert and Mayari Pritzker Family Fndn at a glance
In short: Robert and Mayari Pritzker Family Fndn gave $232K across 11 grants in 2024 (avg $21K), mostly in California. 27% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $232,000
- -14.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 11
- -26.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $21,091
- +16.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $1,700,620
- -6.5% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 27% first-time grantees (3 of 11, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- California (54% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Robert and Mayari Pritzker Family Fndn
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 150 S Wacker Drive 2400, Chicago, IL 60606
Phone: (312) 980-1102
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Robert and Mayari Pritzker Family Fndn funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Partners Asia ($125K). Together the top 10 received $230K.
Grant Size Distribution
80 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 71 grants of 80 (89%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 54% of grant dollars went to recipients in California and 44% to recipients in Illinois. Recipients in Arkansas and New Jersey each received 1% of grant dollars.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Robert and Mayari Pritzker Family Fndn open to new grantees?
27%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 3 of 11 grantees (27%) were first-time recipients. With only 11 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 9 points. First grants averaged $7K; repeat grants $26K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $15K repeat.
- 55% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving fell 33% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 232% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $232K (2024) to $470K (2020). In 2024 it made 11 grants totaling $232K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Partners Asia Oakland, CA | General Support | $125,000 |
| Lincoln Park Zoological Society Chicago, IL | General Support | $25,000 |
| Pritzker Military Library Chicago, IL | General Support | $25,000 |
| Paws Chicago Chicago, IL | General Support | $20,000 |
| Blackhawks Foundation Chicago, IL | General Support | $10,000 |
| Kids Golf Foundation Sugar Grove, IL | General Support | $10,000 |
| Give Me a Chance Foundation Naperville, IL | General Support | $9,000 |
| Canine Therapy Corps Chicago, IL | General Support | $2,000 |
| Heifer International Little Rock, AR | General Support | $2,000 |
| Myelodysplastics Syndromes Foundation Yardville, NJ | General Support | $2,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,700,620 | $136,391 | $251,531 | $232,000 | 11 | $243,315 | $128,175 | $105,083 |
| 2023 | $1,819,534 | $6,498 | $288,661 | $271,500 | 15 | $275,331 | $44,306 | $105,637 |
| 2022 | $2,101,697 | $-134,984 | $391,770 | $363,100 | 20 | $367,772 | $58,861 | $117,260 |
| 2021 | $2,628,451 | $414,467 | $374,242 | $348,000 | 18 | $354,744 | $396,169 | $140,767 |
| 2020 | $2,584,020 | $146,565 | $501,578 | $469,500 | 16 | — | $121,677 | $133,918 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Robert and Mayari Pritzker Family Fndn reported a distributable amount of $105K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The available information does not state a mission for the foundation. Its 2024 grants included general support for organizations working in areas such as community organizing, wildlife care and conservation, animal welfare, youth sports, and animal-assisted therapy.
Among its grantees, Partners Asia describes its work as building relationships with local organizers and international donors to connect local leaders with global resources. Lincoln Park Zoological Society says Lincoln Park Zoo provides a free, family-oriented wildlife experience and advances animal care, education, science, and conservation. PAWS Chicago describes itself as a no-kill animal welfare organization serving homeless and at-risk pets. Give Me a Chance Foundation says it helps disadvantaged youth participate in sports and train at an elite level while emphasizing education. Canine Therapy Corps says it uses the human-animal bond to support individuals’ physical and psychological well-being through animal-assisted therapy.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 11 grants totaling $232,000. Grant amounts ranged from $2,000 to $125,000, with a median grant of $10,000. The largest awards included $125,000 to Partners Asia in Oakland, California; $25,000 each to Lincoln Park Zoological Society and Pritzker Military Library in Chicago; and $20,000 to PAWS Chicago.
Other 2024 grants included $10,000 each to Blackhawks Foundation and Kids Golf Foundation; $9,000 to Give Me a Chance Foundation; and $2,000 each to Canine Therapy Corps, Heifer International, Myelodysplastics Syndromes Foundation, and St Michael’s Parish.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Mayari S Pritzker, Michael A Lovallo, and Rebecca L Spooner as directors.
Robert and Mayari Pritzker Family Fndn's 2024 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Mayari S. Pritzker
Director
On filings since 2020
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michael A. Lovallo
Director
On filings since 2020
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rebecca L. Spooner
Director
On filings since 2020
0.8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Robert and Mayari Pritzker Family Fndn
How much does Robert and Mayari Pritzker Family Fndn give each year?
Robert and Mayari Pritzker Family Fndn gave $232K across 11 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $272K across 15 grants.
What is Robert and Mayari Pritzker Family Fndn's typical grant size?
Robert and Mayari Pritzker Family Fndn's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $21,091, across 11 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Robert and Mayari Pritzker Family Fndn that year got $7K on average.
Where does Robert and Mayari Pritzker Family Fndn give grants?
Robert and Mayari Pritzker Family Fndn gives mostly in California: 54% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Illinois (44%). The most frequent recipient cities were Chicago, IL (6 grants).
Does Robert and Mayari Pritzker Family Fndn give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Robert and Mayari Pritzker Family Fndn's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (11 of 11) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Robert and Mayari Pritzker Family Fndn's largest grantees?
Robert and Mayari Pritzker Family Fndn's largest 2024 grantees include Partners Asia ($125,000), Lincoln Park Zoological Society ($25,000) and Pritzker Military Library ($25,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 75% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Robert and Mayari Pritzker Family Fndn?
Robert and Mayari Pritzker Family Fndn reported $1.7M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $243K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $105K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Robert and Mayari Pritzker Family Fndn fund?
The available information does not state a mission for the foundation. Its 2024 grants included general support for organizations working in areas such as community organizing, wildlife care and conservation, animal welfare, youth sports, and animal-assisted therapy. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Robert and Mayari Pritzker Family Fndn?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Robert and Mayari Pritzker Family Fndn's EIN?
Robert and Mayari Pritzker Family Fndn's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-3829597. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Robert and Mayari Pritzker Family Fndn accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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